(above, l-r) Sponsor Joe Renna of Renna Media; Second Place finisher Saverio Paradiso of Fanwood-Scotch Plains Boy Scout Troop 33, and Jim Parlapiano, Cranford Troop Volunteer.
Saverio Paradiso wins second place in Boy Scout Chess Tournament
Saverio Paradiso of Scotch Plains-Fanwood Boy Scout Troop 33 took second place honors in the 2019 Munsee District of Boy Scouts 6th Annual Chess Tournament. Saverio won three of his four games, and drew one to finish with a score of 3.5. The tournament was held at the Cranford Community Center, in Cranford, NJ on February 23, 2019. First place winner was Andrew Terhune of Rockaway Troop 113 finishing with a perfect score of 4.0, winning all four of his games. Third Place was Joshua McDonald of Branchburg Troop 90 finishing with three wins and a score of 3.0. Trophies in the form of traveling chess sets were awarded to first, second, and third place finishers. Twenty-six contestants participated in the tournament that is organized by Joe Renna of Renna Media, and Tournament Director John Moldovan. This tournament also met the 6a requirement for the scouts to earn a Chess merit badge. Lunch was provided for all participants and spectators by Big Apple Pizzeria, located on Walnut Avenue in Cranford.
(above) Liam Ott was one of three payers from Troop 33
(above) John Boyle of Fanwood-Scotch Plains Boy Scout Troop 33 finished with a 2.5 score at The Munsee District of Boy Scouts 6th Annual Chess Tournament
